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Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-12, 06:29 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 25,228
Posted By Stormclad

Thought I would post a link to my friend's post...

Thought I would post a link to my friend's post who just got one and borrowed my Brompton to do a quick comparison.

Rgds.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-12, 07:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,133
Posted By Stormclad

sunny sunny sunny and sometimes rainy Singapore.

sunny sunny sunny and sometimes rainy Singapore.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-03-11, 10:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,524
Posted By Stormclad

Yes, you could use a punch. But its like using a...

Yes, you could use a punch. But its like using a screw driver to remove a torx bolt. You risk damaging the interface.

You need to remove the LH locknut and LH Cone of any Shimano dynamo before you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-01-11, 12:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,524
Posted By Stormclad

Hi all, The spline on the RH side of the hub...

Hi all,

The spline on the RH side of the hub is the hub cap of the DH-F7 series of dynamos. In case of a fault, the internals can be replaced by just undoing that cap with a special tool, and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-16-09, 07:32 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 15,497
Posted By Stormclad

Heya, does anyone know the BBs usable on the...

Heya, does anyone know the BBs usable on the tikit? And the seatpost dia of a large size one?

Just would like to chime in, that the front hub width of 74mm is common amongst Dahon, Brompton and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-16-09, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,416
Posted By Stormclad

I've quite a few friends who bought the IF Reach...

I've quite a few friends who bought the IF Reach from Diginexx when it was released. A good friend of mine has changed quite a bit of stuff on the bike.

THe stem is integrated into the bike, and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-09, 10:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,419
Posted By Stormclad

"Mmm... Mango..."

"Mmm... Mango..."
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-09, 10:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 867
Posted By Stormclad

What do you mean by slightly off? Rubbing noise?...

What do you mean by slightly off? Rubbing noise? And where is the rubbing at?

Usually, the RD tuning is just to make sure it doesn't fall off the extreme ends of the cassette and get good...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-09, 08:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,269
Posted By Stormclad

i'm keen....if it's a weekend... =) Ditto for my...

i'm keen....if it's a weekend... =) Ditto for my tikit
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-11-09, 09:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,180
Posted By Stormclad

Woah. It's a non-separable right? I'm interested...

Woah. It's a non-separable right? I'm interested in it too.... looking forward to hearing your experience with it. :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-08-09, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,429
Posted By Stormclad

The UK bike shop Kinetics, run by Ben Cooper does...

The UK bike shop Kinetics, run by Ben Cooper does fit bromptons with the SA 8 speed hub. Why would brompton choose such a combi? I tink the 3 speed hubs are more durable than the 8 speeds. And the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-27-09, 08:11 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,297
Posted By Stormclad

Hooray for the strida 5. :) It's a great concept....

Hooray for the strida 5. :) It's a great concept. And hooray for Mark Sanders....even if I did secretly call his iF Mode the foldable steamroller.....

Just for the record. I still think the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-22-09, 10:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,130
Posted By Stormclad

Herm. OP is back. Will the real BF rider please...

Herm. OP is back. Will the real BF rider please stand up?:D

I do like my brommie very much. Much as I like the ride of the tikit, I think it still has a long way to go before it calls itself a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-20-09, 06:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,130
Posted By Stormclad

BF sighting in Singapore, 20/7 evening along Buona Vista

I was pootling back home from work on my brompton when I saw a Bike Friday shoot past me. It was a blue NWT i think. Was it anyone from this forum?

=D If so, hi there.

,Derek.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-09, 08:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 856
Posted By Stormclad

Anyone here rides a Bridgestone Moulton?

Hi all.

This seperable has piqued my interest, partially because a friend spoke highly of it's ride quality after cruising down a flat road at 40kph

To those who own one, is it a bike that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-09, 08:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,227
Posted By Stormclad

If ya got any friends passing through Singapore,...

If ya got any friends passing through Singapore, this shop is pretty well-stocked on Birdys. Ask em to bring one back for you in a cardboard box. http://diginexx.com/

But if you're in the US....BF...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-09, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By Stormclad

woah. and btw. Nice dynamo. Are both lights...

woah. and btw. Nice dynamo. Are both lights connected to it?
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-09, 07:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,863
Posted By Stormclad

wow wee. ...

wow wee.

http://www.likecool.com/Mercedes-Benz_Folding_Pushbike--Bike--Gear.html
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-04-09, 08:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 557
Posted By Stormclad

Seeking Opinions on the suspension fork used by BF

Hi,

was wondering if anybody has had experience with the suspension fork that BF used to offer with their pocket gnu. Somehow, it seems that BF has stopped offering it as an option.

I'm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-23-09, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,544
Posted By Stormclad

Thanks everybody. You put to rest a nagging itch...

Thanks everybody. You put to rest a nagging itch to try for a full size rear rack on tikit. On a side note. Has anyone here used the new dbl sided front racks with a medium tikit?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-09, 07:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,544
Posted By Stormclad

Questions on the BF folding rear rack

Hi,

Was wondering if the BF folding rear rack:


Really folds?
can be fitted on a tikit?
comes with rollers?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-09, 10:54 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,297
Posted By Stormclad

I can vouch for the internal hub option, I'm...

I can vouch for the internal hub option, I'm using an Alfine on my tikit myself.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-09, 11:25 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,297
Posted By Stormclad

Thanks for the advice. Appreciate it. Nope. The...

Thanks for the advice. Appreciate it. Nope. The tikit was an '08 model and i've got the steel seatmast catch. True, it might not need much work, but should catch failure occur in the middle of a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-09, 09:02 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,297
Posted By Stormclad

If I had to say it in one sentence: If it's your...

If I had to say it in one sentence: If it's your only bike, get the tikit. If it is predominantly used for travel purposes, get the brompton.

Sorry Vik, gotta disagree with you on some points, but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-08-09, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,188
Posted By Stormclad

I think it's a pretty good soln. And yes, I do...

I think it's a pretty good soln. And yes, I do park my bicycle with much less worry in Japan than my home country Singapore. There's a bustling black market in stolen bikes breeding here..... =/
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-08-09, 09:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,469
Posted By Stormclad

That does sound like an alternative, but how is...

That does sound like an alternative, but how is the cardboard box usually stored at the destination? For tourists like myself, how does one bring the box along?

Or have i got the wrong idea?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-09, 09:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,624
Posted By Stormclad

oh that's damn cool. Gotta go fix mine now.... XD

oh that's damn cool. Gotta go fix mine now.... XD
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-09, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,400
Posted By Stormclad

Heh. What's the weight boss? As in suitcase and...

Heh. What's the weight boss? As in suitcase and all?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-05-09, 05:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,624
Posted By Stormclad

there is still some jiggle, but not significantly...

there is still some jiggle, but not significantly more than if I had tightened with the twiddly knob. One thing I added though, was a spring washer to maintain the pressure on the clamp after...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-04-09, 09:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,624
Posted By Stormclad

I'm having the same problem too. My tikit's front...

I'm having the same problem too. My tikit's front has been reduced to a shiny nut, and i've somehow been getting by using my hand to tighten it down.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-09, 02:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,537
Posted By Stormclad

I'm not too sure if i'm the only person facing...

I'm not too sure if i'm the only person facing this problem with my tikit, but my headstem clamp has worn or warped to the point where the whole handlebar gets shaky when ridden. It's not unsafe but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,537
Posted By Stormclad

how did you get the front derailleur in? Custom...

how did you get the front derailleur in? Custom braze?
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-19-09, 11:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,666
Posted By Stormclad

Had to drop in after you mentioned you were...

Had to drop in after you mentioned you were Singaporean. Currently own a Brompton and Tikit. Recently acquired a Dahon Speed P8 for my better half to ride with me (formerly rode a Carryme).

Would...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-16-08, 04:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,470
Posted By Stormclad

I actually rode that knockoff all the way down...

I actually rode that knockoff all the way down the Bund in Shanghai actually......was very......erhm. invigorating.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-23-08, 07:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,709
Posted By Stormclad

Just a quick heads-up, the IF Reach is already...

Just a quick heads-up, the IF Reach is already available (at least in Singapore). So you could consider that too. It's a side folding version of the normal Reach, which is classifield more as a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-17-08, 10:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 26,313
Posted By Stormclad

That would be a 6 speed brompton. 2 sprockets...

That would be a 6 speed brompton. 2 sprockets mounted on a 3 speed hub to give a total of 6 speeds. One shifter for the hub, another for the sprocket derailleur.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-17-08, 08:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 26,313
Posted By Stormclad

Nice mods! Will certainly be pondering switching...

Nice mods! Will certainly be pondering switching to a grip shifter for my rear hub on my brompton too! And keeping an eye out for old MTB bars..... XD

One thing i'm a little skeptical about, is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-16-08, 12:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,144
Posted By Stormclad

hrm... a colder bolder older folder holder...

hrm... a colder bolder older folder holder soldier carrying it in on his shoulder scolder?:innocent:
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-08, 02:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 881
Posted By Stormclad

Well personally, I too wouldn't choose to ride on...

Well personally, I too wouldn't choose to ride on a Penny, and not that it really matters since the web page author might not even see this thread.....but....

Pretty strong opinion ya?:o
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-08, 02:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,929
Posted By Stormclad

Yep. I agree that it's a suspension block...

Yep. I agree that it's a suspension block problem. In my case, I unscrewed the bolt and rubbed some grease into the rubber.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-08, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 725,588
Posted By Stormclad

Not sure if u've been there already, but the ECP-...

Not sure if u've been there already, but the ECP- Changi area is rather scenic. Being quite the lazy bugger, I took the MRT with my Brommie to Pasir Ris Stn, then took the entrance to the park...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-08, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 725,588
Posted By Stormclad

Holy Monkeys! I'm from Singapore! I need ta work...

Holy Monkeys! I'm from Singapore! I need ta work out on my Brommie i guess....
:p

Ride often in sg?
Forum: Introductions
11-07-08, 09:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 311
Posted By Stormclad

Our weather IS pretty unforgiving on riders, and...

Our weather IS pretty unforgiving on riders, and we often have to deck ourselve in dri-fit clothing should we choose to commute by bike. And even so, we still need to towel ourselve dry at the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-06-08, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 734
Posted By Stormclad

Humz. Their MTB model looks like the one here,...

Humz. Their MTB model looks like the one here, http://picasaweb.google.com/monotine/MonotineBikesFoldableSeries# Wonder if there's any link between the 2 companies...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-06-08, 08:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,195
Posted By Stormclad

It's a JZ88. Singaporean designed and produced...

It's a JZ88. Singaporean designed and produced 14" foldie (at least I think it was 14")

It's the OPs brainchild.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-06-08, 08:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By Stormclad

Heh, looks like the product database wasn't...

Heh, looks like the product database wasn't looked after well......i loled.
Forum: Introductions
11-06-08, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 311
Posted By Stormclad

Heh, the 'lah' was a nice touch. Thanks! Haven't...

Heh, the 'lah' was a nice touch. Thanks! Haven't seen that quote of 'moo is bovine' for a long time....a friend of mine often said that....
Forum: Introductions
11-06-08, 07:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 311
Posted By Stormclad

你好 from Singapore

Hi, my name is Derek, and I'm a foldie rider.

Currently, I pootle around on a 6 speed sunny yellow Brompton on a little sunny island, both to get around and for recreation.

I'm an engineer in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-06-08, 06:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,195
Posted By Stormclad

For the non-Singaporean. MRT = Mass Rapid...

For the non-Singaporean.

MRT = Mass Rapid Transit aka Singapore's subway system.
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